Fragrance comparison

Genesis vs Il Strana

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Genesis

LC Waikiki

4.001 votes

Rank #67,869 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Il Strana

ILMIN Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #75,975 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis takes 1 of 1 categories.

Genesis
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Il Strana
Choose it for a citrus and floral character.

Genesis1/1

Il Strana0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Genesis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

GenesisLC Waikiki

Il StranaILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both floral, citrus and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral NotesPatchouli

Base2 to 4 hours

Musk

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

AmberMuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Genesis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis by LC Waikiki is a fresh and clean scent built on a straightforward woody floral musk structure. The opening arrives with a splash of crisp bergamot citrus, giving it an uplifting, brisk character that feels easy to wear on any ordinary morning. As the initial brightness settles, soft floral notes mix with the…

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Il Strana opens as a bright citrus scent, with bergamot and orange leading the way before softer florals and a sweeter amber-vanilla base come through. The overall feel looks airy at first, then smoother and more powdery in the dry down. It may suit someone who likes citrus fragrances with a gentle, musky warmth rathe…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Genesis and Il Strana smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Genesis or Il Strana better for summer or winter?

Genesis suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis and Il Strana?

Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. Il Strana has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.